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i An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislarive;
2 setting conditions for maintaining a dog designated as "potenrially
3 dangerous", requiring licensees to be at least 18 yeazs of age and
4 establishing appeals procedures for the designations of dogs as
5 "potentially dangerous" and "dangerous", and authorizing dogs to
6 be seized and held pending hearings
9 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
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Section 1
Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 200.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates:
Animal shall mean any individual member of any of the species of birds, fish,
amplubians, reptiles, insects, arachnids, crustaceans or ma.inmals except homo sapiens.
Animal control supervisor shall mean the animal control supervisor of the City of Saint
Paul or designee.
Dog shall mean any male or female of any breed of domesticated dog.
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31 Hearin o�cer shall mean the person desi agn ted bv the Director of LIEP to heaz apneals
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35 coxporation owning, keeping or hazboring an animal. Any person keeping ar harboring an animal
36 for five (5) consecutive days shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be deemed to be an owner ���
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3 Proper enclosure. Proper enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securelv
4 locked pen or kennel suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and to provide protection for
5 the animal from the elements. A proner enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a
6 house, gara�e. or other structure that would allow the auimai to exit of its own volition, or any
7 house or shucture in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the onlv
8 barriers which prevent the anunal from e�tin�. Such enclosure shall not allow the e¢ress of the
9 auimal in any manner without human assistance. A pen or kennel shall meet the following
10 m;n;mum specifications:
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a. Have a minimuxn overall floor size of thirtv-two (321 square feet.
b. Sidewalls shall have a minimum hei t of five (5) feet and be constructed
of i l-�auge or heavier wire. OpeninQS in the wire shall not exceed two (21
inches. support posts shall be one-and-one-quarter-inch or lazeer steel pipe
buried in the ground ei teen (,181 inches or more. When a concrete floor
is not provided. the sidewalls shall be buried a minvnum of ei¢hteen (181
inches in the ground•
c. A cover over the entire pen or kennel shall be provided. The cover shall be
constructed of the same eauee wire or heavier as the sidewalls and shall
also have no openin¢s in the wire greater than two (2) inches.
d. An entrance/exit �ate shall be provided and be consiructed of the same
material as the sidewalis and shall also have no openines in the wire
Qreater than two (2) inches. The ¢ate shall be equipoed with a device
caroable of being locked and shall be locked at all times when the animal is
in the nen or kennei.
Running at large shall mean any animal which is not either:
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Effectively contained within a fenced area on private properiy; or
Effectively resirained, by chain or leash, to private properiy with the consent of
the properiy owner; or
Effectively restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.
Unprovoked. Unprovoked shall mean the condition in which the animal is not pwposely
excited, stimulated, agitated or disturbed. It shall be a rebuttable presumption that anv attack on a
child fourteen (141 vears of age or younger for which a reasonable person connotes an intent to
inflict bodily hann shall be considered to be unprovoked unless the child is en�aged in the
commission of a crime or illeeal activitv, including activities classified under Minnesota Statute
343 as cruelty to animals.
Sec. 200.02. License required.
� No person shall own, harbor, keep or maintain in the City of Saint Paui any dog
over three (3) months of age without a license.
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6 dog is owned, harbored, kept or maintained for three (3) consecutive days or more, except that no
7 license shall be required for dogs whose owners are temporarily within the city, nor to dogs
8 brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog show. Owners of unpounded
9 dogs found to be unlicensed shall be charged an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50). Any
10 properly identified service dog which aids persons who are totally or partially blind or deaf, or
11 haue physical or sensory disabilities, shall be issued a dog license at no charge upon providing
12 proof of certification of tra.ining as a service dog No license shall be issued to any�erson under
13 the a¢e of 18. A minor who owns a do� in the City of Saint Paul must have the dog license
14 issued in the name of a pazent or guardian on his/her behalf.
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16 (b) Applications for licenses shall require the owner, in addition to any other
17 information re uired bv the animal control supervisor. to supply the name, age, breed, sex, color
18 and mazkings, and rabies vaccination shots, if anv, of each dog sought to be licensed. In addition,
19 the owner shall be required to provide inforxnation on whether the animal has been declazed
20 dan�erous or notentiallv dangerous in anv other municipality. If the owner has been convicted of
21 a violation of secfion 200.10. relative to the do sou�ht to be licensed, the application shall
22 reauire proof of public liability insurance in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand
23 dollars ($300,000.00�
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(cl Licenses shall be available for purchase at the Saint Paul Animal Control Facility
and at the Office of License, Tnspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP). Veterinarians. pet
shops, anunal facilities and �et ogr ominq facilities who provide a service for do¢s may also act
as deputv license vendors. Procedures for the issuance of such licenses shall be established by
LIEP. Such establishments shall be required to inform their clients that the Citv of Saint Paul
requires that all do�s be licensed..
Sec. 200.03. Fee.
The annual license fees required for each dog, whether it be male or female, spayed or
unspayed shall be established by ordinance as specified in secrion 310.09(b) of the Legislative
Code. If the owner of the dog is sixty-two (62) years of age or older, the annual license fee
payable for each dog shall be fifry (50) percent less than the standard fee. A lifetime dog license
shall be available to those owners who have their dog(s) tagged with a microchip. Fees for such
licenses shall be established by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative
Code. Any owner with a lifetime dog license shall vaccinate the dog against rabies according to
the requirements in section 199.02 and must be prepared to provide proof of rabies vaccination as
identified in section 199.03.
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Sec. 200.85(14. Dog tags; �eates replacements; records, etc.
Upon payment of the license fee, the animal control supervisor shall issue to the owner a
license certificate and a metallic tag for each dog so licensed. The tag shall have stamped thereon
the year for which it was issued and the number corresponding with the number on the license
certificate. Every owner of a dog required to be licensed shall be required to provide such dog
with a collar to which the license tag must be affi�ced, and the collaz with tag attached must be
wom by such dog at all times. In the event a dog tag is lost or destroyed, a�ieate replacement
shall be issued by the animal control supervisor upon presentation of the receipt for the license
fee paid for the current yeaz and the payment of a fee as specified in section 310.18 of the
Legislative Code. Dog tags shall not be transferred from one (1) dog to another, and no refixnds
shall be made on any dog license fee for any reason. The animal control supervisor shall keep a
record of ail dog licenses issued, with the name and residence of the person to whom issued and
the number designated upon the metal tag fiimished therewith.
Sec. 200.8605. Running at large.
The license holder, owner or keeper of any canine shall be responsible for the effective
restraint of such canine and shall not permit the canine to nxn at large. Any canine which is not
effectively contained within a fenced area, or any canine which is on any unfenced azea ar lot
abutting a street, alley, public park, school grounds or public place without being effectively
restrained by chain or leash from moving beyond such unfenced area ar lot, or any canine on any
street, public pazk, school grounds or public place without being effectively restrained by chain
or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length, shall be deemed to be running at lazge. The
provisions of this section shall not apply to a dog i£
(1) The dog is licensed by the city or another jurisdiction having similar licensing
requirements;
(2) The dog is present with an owner ar keeper in an area which as been officially
designated and posted as an off-leash dog area pursuant to section 170-06 of the
Legislative Code.
(3) The dog has not been designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous under
sections 200.12(d)-(g) of the Legislative Code; and
(4) The dog has not been excluded from the particular off-leash dog azea or the park
in which such area is located either for violation of rules and regulations
promulgated by the director or under secrion 170.10(e) of the Legislative Code.
A second violation of this section within one (1) year shall be punishable by a fine of at least
fi$y dollars ($50.00), but not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). The first violation of
this section for a canine that has been declared to be a dangerous dog shail be a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of at least three hundred dollars ($300.00). Invisible (underground electric)
fences may be used as a secondary restraint only, and is are not an acceptable replacement for a
chain, leash or properly fenced-in area.
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Sec. 200.8�06. Seizure. � impoundment;, release.
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f al Anv unlicensed do¢ and any do mm�in a� lar�e is herebv declared to be a public
nuisance. The environmental health officer is authorized to emplov. subject to the approval of the
council, such additional temporary auimal control of�'icers as necess�pture and hold such
do�s and to �a, �} temporarv auimal control officers on a fee basis.
�b,Ly�erson mav seize, impound or restrain any do� which he may find rnnnin� at
lazee in the City of Saint Paul and hold such dog for the auimai control supervisor or deliver such
do� to the citv auiinal control center.
(cl Any avimal that is found to be in circumstances which to a reasonable person indicate
that the a.uiinal has been or will be used, trained or encouraged to fie:ht with another animal, or
anv auimal whose owner has in custody_or nossession an�trainin� appazatus, nazaphernalia or
dru�s used to preoare such animal to be fou¢ht with another animal, is herebv declazed to be a
public nuisance and shall be immediatelv seized and taken to the citv animal control center.
(dl Anv do�which meets the definitions found in Section 200.12(al mav be seized and
held at animal control pendin� a determination that the dog is daneerous or potentially
dangerous. No do�shall be released priar to the hearin� until the owner has rorovided proof of
current rabies vaccination and a current license. The environxnental hearinQ officer mav require,
as a condition of releasin¢ the dog_prior to the hearine, that the owner show nroof of a liabilitv
insurance policy in the amount of $300.000 if the attack or bite involved serious iniurv requiring
medical treatment for the victim or there is reason to believe that the doe will not be �roperly
maintained durin� the appeal process.
29 (el Any dog which is found in circumstances which would lead a reasonabie person to
30 believe that its health is endan�ered shall be immediatelv seized bv the environmental health
31 officer or anv of his/her duly authorized assistants, or anypeace officer, or animal control officer
32 or an�person dulv authorized in writin�y the environmental health officer and taken to the citv
33 animal control center or to a veterinarian if necessary for immediate treatment.
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36 authorized assistants, or any peace officer, or aniinal control officer or any person duly
37 authorized in writing by the environmental health officer, to capture, seize and deliver to the
38 environmental health officer, or the keeper of a�}ie��ett� the city's animal control center, or
39 to any suitable place to be approved by the environmental health officer, any dog found nmving
40 at large within the City of Saint Paul contrary to the provisions of this chapter and any dog found
41 within the City of Saint Paul unlicensed or not wearing the metal tag provided for in this chapter
42 in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
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44 �etu� animal control center shall be kept, with kind ireahnent and sufficient food and water for
45 their comfort, at least five (5) days after the impounding thereof, uniess sooner reclaimed by their
46 owners as herein provided. In case the owner of any dog shall desire to reclaim him from the dog
47 pound, such dog may be released from the dog pound upon payment by such owner of the sums
48 required by section 200.0$7. Said payments shall be made to the animal control supervisor, in
49 retum for which the owner shall receive from the animal control supervisor a receipt showing
50 that the license fee has been paid, and a regular license and tag for such dog shall be issued upon
51 presentarion of such receipt to the license inspector. If the owner of the dog seized or impounded
1 under the provisions of this chapter does not resume possession of said dog by compliance with
2 the foregoing provisions within five (5) days after the seizure or unpounding thereof, said owner 0\_�,3 3�
3 shall forfeit all right of property in such dog.
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Any dog captured and impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be released
only on the payment of a�etn� an impound fee, plus an additional board charge for each day or
fraction of a day during which the dog is impounded. If the impounded dog is unlicensed, in
addition to the impounding and boazding fee, the dog shall not be released without the payment
of the prescribed license fee. The designated fees under this chapter shali be established by
ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code.
Sec. 200.8908. No interference with officer, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interfere with any peace
officer, animal control supervisor, Ramsey County humane officer, park ranger, or any duly
authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent or any person authorized by the
environmental health officer, while engaged in performing work under the provisions of this
chapter, or to tamper with, damaee or othenvise interfere with the equipment used by them in the
course of their duties..
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Sec. 200.3�09. Cleaning up litter.
(a) The owner of any dog or any person hauing the custody or control of any dog shall be
responsible for cleaning up any feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary
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(b) It is unlawful for any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog to cause or permit
said dog to be on property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person without
having in his/her immediate possession a device for the removal of feces and depository for the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located on the property owned or possessed by
such person.
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4 property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person to faii to remove feces left by
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(d) The provisions of this secrion shall not apply to the ownership or use of any properly
idenrified service dog which aids persons who aze totally or partially blind or deaf or have
physical or sensory disabilities, dogs when used in police activities by the city, or traclang dogs
when used by or with the permission of the city.
(e) Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of ten dollazs ($10.00) or
five (5) hours of public lands fecal clean-up. Any person who is found guilty of subsequent
violations of this section shall be punished by a fine of at least twenty-five dollars ($25.00) but
not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
( fl Any peace officer, animal control officer, pazk ranger, or any duly authorized
assistant, or any duly authorized agent, or any person authorized by the environmental health
officer should be responsible for issuing the tags.
Sec. 200.10. Attack by an animal. It shall be unlawful for an owner ar custodian to fail to
restrain an animal from inflictina or attemprina to inflict bodilv injury to anv person or other
animal. Violation of this sec6on shall be a misdemeanar. This section shall not applv to an attack
bv a doe under the control of an on-duty law enforcement officer or to an attack upon an
uninvited intruder who has entered the owner's home with criminal intent.
Sec. 200.11. Potentially dangerous animals.
(a) A potentiallv danQerous animal is an animal which has:
� When unprovoked. bitten a human or a domestic animal on public or
private propertV; or
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37 Uroperiy, in an apparent attitude of attack; or
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44 desi�nate anv aiiimal as a potentially dan¢erous auimal upon receivin¢ evidence that the animal
45 meets anv of the criteria in subdivision (a). When an animal is declared potentially daneerous.
46 LIEP shall cause the owner(sl of the potentiallv danQerous animal to be notified in writine that
47 such aniinal is potentially dangerous. An animal that has been determined to be potentially
48 dangerous must be microchipped in accordance with &200.16, and mav be required to complv
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or leash not to exceed siY feet in length and under the control of a
person ei teen vears of age or older at all times it is outdoors and
not inside a proner enclosure
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required, licensing,
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(c) Procedure. The environmental health officer shall notify the owner(sl of the animal in
writing or in person that the animal has been determiued to be potentialiv dangerous and shall
snecify what. if any conditions are bein�required of the owner. This notice shall state the date.
time, place, and roarties bitten, chased. attacked or threatened by the auimal, and shall advise the
owner that thev haue fourteen (14) days to appeai the detem�ivation or the imposirion of
conditions on maintaining the d� bv requestin� a hearine before the LIEP hearin¢ officer.
� If an owner requests a hearing, a date shall be set not more than three weeks after
receipt of the demand for a hearine. The hearin� officer may consider all records of the Office of
LIEP. Animal Control, as well as police reports without the necessity for further foundation.
After considering all of the evidence, the hearina officer shall issue a written order which rejects
or upholds the determina6on. If the hearing officer upholds the determination as potentially
daneerous, the order mav affirm or modifv the conditions recommended by the environmental
health officer. If as a result of tesrimony ar other evidence at the hearin¢ there are erounds for
declarin¢ the do2 to be dan e¢ rous pursuant to Sec. 200.12, the hearin¢ officer mav chan¢e the
desi¢nation and issue the appropriate orders.
(21 If an owner fails to complv with anv conditions specified in the order and fails to
request a hearine under subdivision (c�(1), the dog shall be seized. The animal mav be reclaimed
bv the owner as set forth in &200.121(c�
� Review of desiQnation. The environmental health officer may review the status of
a do¢ which has been determined to be potentially dangerous if a period of two years has passed
without any further incidents under section (al above and mav use discretion in determining �`
whether anv condirions which have been ordered are still required.
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�1 a.- Without provocation Ecaused bodily injury or disfigurement to any person
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2�H. Without nrovocation £engaged in any attack on any person under
circumstances which would indicate danger to personal safety; or
� Eachibited unusually aggressive behavior, such as an attack on another
aiumal; or
�. Bitten one (1) or more persons on two (2) or more occasions; or
S�e. Been found to be potentially dangerous and/or the owner has personal
laiowledge of the same, and the animal aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals; or
�€ �its �Fresh wounds, scarring, or is observed in a fight, or has other
indications which to a reasonable person evidence that the animal has been
or will be used, trained or encouraged to fight with another animal; or
whose owner has in custod �}_or possession anv n'ainin�ap azp atus•
roazaphernalia or dru¢s used to prenare such animal to be fou hg t with
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b. If an owner renuests a hearine for deternrination as to the dangerous nature
of the animal, the hearing shal] be held before the LIEP hearine officer not
more than three (3) weeks after demand for said hearin�. Pendine a
hearin¢ on the determinarion, the animal mav be seized and kept at animal
control unless the owner shows proof that the animal is licensed, has met
the requirement. if anv, for rabies vaccinations, and aerees that the animal
will not be permitted to be outside without bein� in a�roroer enclosure or
bein� restrained on a leash and wearin� a muzzle.
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has been detenniued to be dangerous and that the aniinal is to be seized and
destroved or that the owner must complv with the conditions set forth in &20012.
This notice shall state the dates, times. places and facts of the incidents which
form the basis for the determination, and that the owner(sl haue fourteen 14) da�
to appeal the detenmination bv requestin¢ a hearine before the LIEP hearing
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of the auiinal, the hearing officer shall make such order as he/she deems
uroper. The hearing officer mav order that the animal control supervisor
take the animal into custodv for destruction, if such aniinal is not currentiv
in custod� If the animal is ordered into custodv for destruction, the owner
shall immediatelv make the animal auailable to the animal control
sunervisor and failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor.
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orderina the immediate seizure and c�uarantine of a rabies-susnected animal.
Anv person who fails or refuses to release an animal to an animal control officer
or police officer upon demand, after it has been found by the environmental
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Coun for subpoenas for hearines under paragraph (llb. above.
(€e) Authority to order destruction. The hearin¢ officer,
upon finding that an auimal is dangerous hereunder, is authorized to order, as part of the
disposition of the case, that the aniuial be destroyed based on a written order containing one (1)
or more of the following findings of fact:
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attack, an attack without wazving or multiple attacks; or
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attack by an auimal upon a person or another animal, the officer may take whatever means the
officer deems appropriate to bring the attack to an end and prevent fiirther injury to the victim.
(zg) Notifzcation of new address. The owner of an animal which has been identified as
dangerous or potentially dangerous must notify the environmental health officer in writing if the
animal has died or is to be relocated from its current address or given or sold to another person.
The norificarion must be given in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the relocation or
transfer of ownership. If the auiinal has died, notification must be given no latez than fourteen
(14) days after the auiuial's death. The notificarion must include the current owner's name and
address, the relocafion address, and the name of the new owner, if any, and in the case of the
death of the animal must include the date of death and the name of anv attendinQ veterinarian as
well as information relating to the disposal of the animal.
Sec. 200.121. Dangerous animal requirements.
(a) Requirements. If the court or environmental health officer does not order the
destruction of an animal that has been declazed dangerous, the court or environmental health
officer shall, as an alternative, order any or all of the following, excepting for dogs, in which case
all shall be applicable and which will be reviewed on an annual basis by the animal control
officer. If, in reviewin� the conditions for keepin� a dan�erous dog there have been no
ordinance violations for a period of two years, the environmental health officer may use
discretion in determinine whether the conditions set forth below are s611 required:
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That the owner provide and maintain a proper enclosure for the dangerous animal
as specified in section 200. �-2{e)(3j01; and
Post the front and the rear of the premises with clearly visible warning signs,
including a warning symbol to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal
on the property as specified in Minnesota Statute 347.51; and
(3) Provides and shows proof annually of public liability insurance paid in full in the
minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollazs ($300,000.00). The owner
shall haue fifteen business davs from the request to show nroof of insurance.
exc t that i�f the animal is impounded, proof of insurance must be demonstrated
prior to the animal's release; and
(4) If the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash (not to exceed six (6) feet
in length) and under the physical restraint of a person eighteen (18) yeazs of age or
older. The muzzle must be of such design as to prevent the dog from biring any
person or animal, but will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or
respirarion;and
(5) If the animal is a dog, it must have an easily identifiable, standardized tag
identifying the dog as dangerous affixed to the dog's collar at all times as
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(7) All auimals deemed dangerous by the environmental health officer shall be
registered with Ramsey County within fourteen (14) days after the date the animal
was so deemed and provide satisfactory proof thereof to the environmental health
officer.
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($� If the animal is a dog, the dog must � have a lifetime license and be
up to date on rabies vaccination. If the animal is a cat or ferret, it must be up to
date with rabies vaccinarion.
(b) Seizure. Animal control shall immediately seize any dangerous animal if the owner
does not meet each of the above requirements within fourteen (14) days after the date notice is
sent to the owner that the animal is dangerous and no appeal has been filed. �e
(c) Reclaiming animals. A dangerous animal seized under subsection 200.121(b) may be
reclaimed by the owner of the animal upon payxnent of impounding and boazding fees, and
presenting proof to animal control.that each of the requirements under subsection 200.121(ab) is
fulfilled. An animal not reclaimed under this section within fourteen (14) days may be disposed
of as provided under section 200.12(€,, and the owner is liable to animal control for costs
incurred in confining the animal.
(d) Subsequent offenses. If an owner of an animal which has been declared dan¢erous and
is subject to the conditions of §200.121 has
� alle�y failed to com�ly with the � conditions, the animal must be seized by
animal control. Notice shall be provided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the riQht to
�ke-e�ner�nay request a hearing . before the LIEP hearin� officer
to determine whether the conditions were violated. A request for hearingmust be made within
fourteen davs of the seizure. If the owner fails to request a hearin¢ within fourteen days, ar is
found to haue violated th ,
conditions. the LIEP hearine officer shall order the animal destroyed in a proper and humane
manner and the owner shall pay the costs of confining the animal. If the owner is found not to
have violated the conditions.
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(e) Registration fee. An owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous shali pay an
annual registration fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). If the aniinal has been impounded, the
fee shall be paid prior to the animal's release.
Sec. 200.13. Destruction of unclaimed dogs.
At the expiration of the time a dog is impounded as provided for in this chapter, if said
dog has not been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it shall be the duty of the
1 environmental health officer to cause such dog to be �He� destroved according to the most
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Sec. 200.14. Dogs; disturbing the peace; enforcement
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in possession or hazbor any dog
which howls, yelps or barks to the reasonable annoyance of another person or persons. Any
person violating this section, who upon first request by a peace officer, or the auimal control
supervisor to stop or prevent the annoyance, and refuses to comply with the request, will be
issued a citation or arrested in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Criininal Procedure, and,
if the officer deems it necessary to stop the annoyance, may have the dog taken to the city animal
�etn� control center. Any dog placed in the � animal control center may be reclaixned by
the owner upon payxnent of the fee prescribed in section 200.087, and if not reclaimed may be
disposed of in the manner provided in section 200.13.
Sec. 200.15. Masimum number of dogs.
No more than three (3) dogs of over the age of three (3) months shall be kept, harbored or
maintained within any individual dwelling unit ar on any lot or other parcel of property in the
city without a permit. The number of dogs permitted above may be increased by obtainiug a
pernut issued by the --_�___.___..., ti__,.ti _r�,.,._ �imal control supervisor. Such permit shall
specify any restrictions, limitations, conditions or prohibitions which the environmental health
officer deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary
conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or annoyance, or to protect the public health or safety.
Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the �---=-__W __..., L., .laL _CC. �._.
annnal control su ep rvisor far failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations or prohibitions.
Such modification or revocation shall be effective from and after ten (10) days following the
mailing of written notice thereof by certified maJl to the person or persons keeping or
maintaining such dogs. Denial, modificarion or revocation of a roermit issued under this section
shall be aproealable to the LIEP hearin� officer.
Sec. 200.16. Microchip identification required.
The owner of a dangerous dog is required to haue a microchip installed or injected on the
animal. The microclup shall be installed in or injected under the skin of the animal by a licensed
veterinarian and shall be designed so that, when scanned by an electronic reader, it is capable of
providing the idenrification of the dog's owner. An appropriate fee shall be paid by the owner to
the licensed veterinarian for the microchip and the regisirarion of the dangerous dog. The
identification of the owner and residence shall be maintained on file at the city pound.
Sec. 200.17. Collars, leashes, tie outs.
Collars. Collars may not exceed two (2) pounds in weight and must be made of durable
material strong enough to hold the dog it is intended for. Collars may not be equipped with any
type of prongs or wei�hted devices on the inside of the coilar that may cause injury or discomfort
to the auimal's neck.
Leashes. Leashes must not exceed six (6) feet in length and may not exceed four (4)
pounds in total weight.
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Tie outs. Tie outs must be at least three (3) times the length of the animal secured to it
and may not exceed ten (10) pounds in total weight. Tie outs must be of durable material, strong O �—\1�
enough to hold the animal it is intended for. Any auimal secured with a rie out must be so in an
azea that would not allow the auiinal to become tangled around objects while aliowing access to
shelter and water. Tie outs must be placed in such a location as to inhibit the animal secured from
reaching a public sidewalk, street or aliey. �rlse; tThe rie out must not allow the secured animal
access to any neighboring property unless written permission has been obtained from the
properiy owner.
Sec. 200.18. Appeal process.
An order bY the LIEP hearin� officer may be appealed bv writ of certiorari to the Court of
Appeals. An order of the LIEP hearinQ officer for the destrucrion of an animal shall be stayed
upon receipt of a norice of a�peal by LIEP within fourteen davs of the service of said order.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage,
approval and publication.
Requested by Department of:
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OFFICE OF LIEP Date:
� xoqer Curtis, Dix'eCtox' December 19, 2001 GREEN SHEE'�'
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1 HPAR1'MENT DZRECtOR 8 4 ITY COONCIL
� ITY ATTORNEY 8 ITY CLERK
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ust be on CounCil Agenda by: �ncET DI�cTOx IN. E MGT. SVC. ➢IR.
s Soon As Possible xox (OR ASSISTANl)
" AL # OF SIGNATQRE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED: An ordinance re-numbering and re-arranging current language on
angerous dogs, adding provisions to current language that make a dog license
older be eighteen years of age or older, placing more conditions on potentially
, angerous dogs, requiring both potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs to be
icrochipped, allowing dog owners to appeal the potentially dangerous
esignation, allowing the dangerous dog designation to be removed if animal has
' een law-abiding for two years since most recent bite, allowing LIEP to seize and
,, old a dog involved in a serious incident until insurance has been provided
4 ending the outcome of an appeals process.
� CObIl3ENDATIDNS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONdL SERVICB CONTRACTS MOST ANSWER THS FOLIqA`ING:
" PLANNZNG COMMISSION CIVIL SHRVICE COMMISSION 1. Has Che peison/fiim ever wotked mmdet a contract £or this deparLment?
CIB WM[fITTEE _ BUSINESS REVIEW COUNCIL YES NO
� STAFF _ Has this penson/£izm ever been a City employee?
� DISTRICT COURT YES NO
Does this person/firm possess a skill not nozmally possessed by any
UPPORTS WHTCH COUNCIL OBSECTIVE? Cuzrent City employee?
YES NO
' xplaia all YES aaswers oa a aeyarate sLeaG and attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Current
, ordinance is confusing to both LIEP and the public. An easier to understand
ersion would help people understand their rights. Currently minors can license
- ogs within the City -- leading to potential problems for the public. The
'".'ordinance makes it easier for LIEP to declare a dog potentially dangerous.
�;. Potentially dangerous dogs have been hard to keep track of due to lack of a.
';�.". icrochip. Currently, owners are not allowed to appeal the potentially dangerous
esignation and the'animal can never be removed from the dangerous dog list no
atter how well behaved the animal has been.
; DVANTAGES IF APPROVED; Compliance with state law. A more streamlined and
'"consumer friendly" system for dealing with difficult animals.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: Continuation of a confusing and complicated system
. of dealing with the increasing problems of more and more dangerous dogs in the
ity.
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'�`' OTAL AMOUNT OF TRAIQSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Calemars, Mayor
DATE: December 19, 2001
TO: Saint Paul City Council
FROM: Christine Rozek, LIE�✓
Bill Stephenson, Aniin ontrol
RE: Dog Ordinance
OFfICE OF LICENSE, INSPECIIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Roger Curlis, Director
LOWRYPROFESSIONALBUILffiNG Telephone: 657-266-9090
350 St. Peter Street, Suite 300 Facsi»dle: 65I-266-9124
SaintPaul,Minnesota55101-ISIO Web: www.ci.slpauLmnus/liep
Summary of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 200 of the Legislative Code:
1. The text has been renumbered and rearranged to make the Chapter more logical.
2. Dog license holders must now be at least 18 years of age.
3. LIEP will now be able to place conditions on potentially dangerous animals in an attempt to
prevent further aggressive behaviors that could result in injury.
4. Both potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs will be rec�uired to be microchipped (same as
state law) if maintained within the City.
5. This ordinance will allow dog owners to appeal the potentially dangerous designation.
6. Dog owners maintaining a dangerous dog within the City will be able to request the removal
of some or all of the conditions placed on the dog if the dog remains "law abiding" for two
years after the most recent bite.
�. This revision will pernrit LIEP to seize and hold a dog involved in a serious incident until
insurance has been provided pending the outcome of an appeals process.
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Presented By
Referred To
Committee Date :,
An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul egislative
setting conditions for maintaining a dog designated "potentiall}
dangerous", requiring licensees to be at least 18 y s of age and
establishing appeals procedures for the designat ns of dogs as
"potentially dangerous" and "dangerous", and thorizing dogs to
be seized and held pending hearings
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT
Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Sec. 200.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter,
Animal shall mean any
amphibians, reptiles, insects, a
Animal control
Paul or designee.
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context otherwise indicates:
�I member of any of the species of birds, fish,
crustaceans or mamuials except homo sapiens.
shali mean the animal control supervisor of the City of Saint
Dog shall mean�ny male or female of any breed of domesticated dog.
I health officer shall mean the
person desi¢nated by the Director of LIEP to make an initial determination
Owner shall mean the license holder or any other person or persons, firm, association or
corporation owning, keeping or harboring an animal. Any person keeping or harboring an animal
for five (5) consecutive days shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be deemed to be an owner
thereof.
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Proper enclosure. Proper enclosure means securelv confined indoors or in a securelv
locked pen or kennel suitable to prevent the atiimal from escapin�provide protection for
the auunal from the elements. A proroer enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a
house, earage, or other structure that would allow the aniinal to exit of its own volition, or anv
minimum specificarions:
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Running at Zarge shall mean
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animal which is not either:
within a fenced azea on private property; or
(2) Effectively res ained, by chain or leash, to private property with the consent of
the property er; or
(3) Effectivel restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.
Sec. 200.02. License required.
�a,2 No person shall own, harbor, keep or maintain in the City of Saint Paul any dog
over three (3) months of age without a license.
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dog is owned, hazbored, kept or maintained for three (3) consecutive days or more, except that no
license shall be required for dogs whose owners are temporarily within the city, nor to dogs
brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog show. Owuers of im ounded
dogs found to be unlicensed shall be charged an administrative fee of fifty dollars�0). Any
properly identified service dog which aids persons who aze totally or partially b d or deaf, or
have physical or sensory disabilities, shali be issued a dog license at no chaz upon providing
proof of certification of trainiug as a service dog, No license shall be issue to any person unde
issued in the name of a parent or euardian on his/her behalf.
dollars ($300,00O.00Z
reauires that all does be licensed..
Sec. 200.03. Fee.
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e owners who have their dog(s) tagged with a microchip. Fees for such
shed by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative
a lifetime dog license shall vaccinate the dog against rabies according to
:ion 199.02 and must be prepared to provide proof of rabies vaccination as
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10 certificate. Every owner of a dog required to be licensed shall be required to provide s dog
ll with a collaz to which the license tag must be affixed, and the collaz with tag attac ' must be
12 worn by such dog at all times. In the event a dog tag is lost or destroyed, a renlacement
13 shall be issued by the auimal control supervisor upon presentation of the rece� " t for the license
14 fee paid for the current year and the payment of a fee as specified in sectio �31018 of the
15 Legislative Code. Dog tags shall not be transferred from one (1) dog to other, and no refunds
16 shall be made on any dog license fee for any reason. The animal con 1 supervisor shall keep a
17 record of all dog licenses issued, with the name and residence of the'person to whom issued and
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restraint of such canine and shall not permit the a
effectively contained within a fenced area, or any
abutting a sireet, alley, public pazk, school grounc
restrained by chain or leash from moving beyo
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provisions of this section shall not apply t a dog if:
(1) The dog is licensed by t17� city or another jurisdiction having similar licensing
requirements; �'�
(2) The dog is present ith an owner or keeper in an area which as been officially
designated and po ted as an off-leash dog area pursuant to section 170-06 of the
Legislative Cod .
(3) The dog has ot been designated as potenrially dangerous or dangerous under
sections 20 .12(d)-(g) of the Legislative Code; and
(4) The do as not been excluded from the particular off-leash dog area or the park
in whi such area is located either for violation of rules and regulations
pro lgated by the duector or under section 170.10(e) of the Legislative Code.
im to run at lazge. Any canine which is not
c" ine which is on any unfenced azea or lot
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such unfenced area or lot, or any canine on any
without being effectively restrained by chain
be deemed to be running at lazge. The
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48 fifty dollars 50.00), but not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). The first violation of
49 this sectio for a canine that has been declared to be a dangerous dog shall be a misdemeanor
50 punisha e by a fine of at least three hundred dollars ($300.00). Invisible (underground electric)
51 fences may be used as a secondary resiraint only, and is are not an acceptable replacement for a
chain, leash or properly fenced-in azea.
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Sec. 200.8906. Seizure. � impoundment; release.
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(al Anv unlicensed do2 and an�oe n,nnin¢ at large is hereby declazed to be a public
nuisance. The environmental health officer is authorized to employ, subject to the approval of the
does and to pay temporarv auimal control officers on a fee basis.
do¢ to the citv animal control center.
maintained durin¢ the a�peal process.
�f It shall be the duty of t�a`e environmental health officer or any of his/her duly
authorized assistants, or any
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pea e officer, or animal control officer or any person duly
ironmental health officer, to capture, seize and deliver to the
r the keeper of a-�}ie-�eun� the citv's animal control center, ar
proved by the environmental health officer, any dog found running
int Paul contrary to the provisions of this chapter and any dog found
unlicensed or not wearing the metal tag provided for in this chapter
of this chapter.
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� animal con ol center shall be kept, with kind treatment and sufficient food and water for
their comfort, at east five (5) days after the impounding thereof, unless sooner reclaimed by their
owners as here� provided. In case the owner of any dog shall desire to reclaim him from the dog
pound, such og may be released from the dog pound upon payment by such owner of the sums
required by section 200.OS7. Said payxnents shall be made to the animal control supervisor, in
retum for which the owner shall receive from the animal control supervisor a receipt showing
that the license fee has been paid, and a regular license and tag for such dog shall be issued upon
presentation of such receipt to the license inspector. If the owner of the dog seized or impounded
under the provisions of this chapter does not resume possession of said dog by compliance with
the foregoing provisions within five (5) days a8er the seizure or impounding thereof, said owner
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Sec. 200.9$07. ° Fees for impounding and boardin¢.
Any dog captured and impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be released
only on the payment of a�etta� an impound fee, plus an additional boazd chazge for each day
fraction of a day during which the dog is impounded. If the unpounded dog is unlicensed, �
addition to the unpounding and boarding fee, the dog shall not be released without the p, en
of the prescribed license fee. The designated fees under this chapter shall be establishe by
ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code.
Sec. 200.8908. No interference with officer, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interf e with any peace
officer, axiiinal control supervisor, Ramsey County humane officer, p ranger, or any duly
authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent or any pers authorized by the
environmental health officer, while engaged in performing work� der the provisions of this
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of any dog or any person having the custody or control of any dog shall be
ig up any feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary
(b) It � unlawful for any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog to cause or permit
said dog to on properiy, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person without
having in is/her immediate possession a device for the removal of feces and depository far the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located on the property owned or possessed by
such person.
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properry, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person to fail to remove feces left by
such dog to a proper receptacle located on property owned or possessed by such person.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the ownership or use of any pro rly
idenrified service dog which aids persons who are totally or partially blind or deaf or hav
physical or sensory disabilities, dogs when used in police activities by the city, or trac " g dogs
when used by or with the pernrission of the city.
(e) Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of ten dollazs ($10.00) or
five (5) hours of public lands fecal clean-up. Any person who is found guilty,b�f subsequent
violations of this section shall be punished by a fine of at least twenty-five �ollars ($25.00) but
not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). �
( fl Any peace officer, animal control officer, pazk ranger, or a4iy duly authorized
assistant, or any duly authorized agent, or any person authorized�the environmental health
officer should be responsible for issuing the tags.
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person ei teen vears of age or older at all tnnes it is outdoors and
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Sec. 200.12. Dangerous animals.
(�a) �1 dangerous animal is an animal which has:
l�r. Without provocarion Ecaused bodily injury or disfigurement to any person
on public or private property; or
2�. Without�rovocation �engaged in any attack on any person under
circumstances which would indicate danger to personal safety; or b � 3 �
�e: E�ibited unusuaily aggressive behavior, such as an attack on another
auiinal; or
{�. Bitten one (1) or more persons on two (2) or more occasions; or
�5 e. Been found to be potentially dangerous and/or the owner has personal
knowledge of the same, and the auiival aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domesric animais; or
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indicarions which to a reasonable person evidence at the animal has been
or will be used, trained or encouraged to fight wi �another animal; or
another animal.
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shall immediatelv make the animal available to the aniinal control
supervisor and failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor.
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orderin� the immediate seizure and quarantine of a rabies-suspected animal.
Any.person who fails or refuses to release an animal to an animal control officer
or nolice officer u�on demand, after it has been found by the environmental
health officer to be daneerous and ordered into custodv for destruction, shail be
. u��iltv of a misdemeanor.
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Countv for subpoenas for hearines under pazag_raph (1 b. above.
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(€e) Authority to order destruction. The hearine officer,
upon finding that an animal is dangerous hereunder, is authorized to order, as part of the
disposition of the case, that the avimal be destroyed based on a written order contairying one (1)
or more of the following findings of fact: �
(1) The animai is dangerous as demonstrated by a vicious attack unprovoked
attack, an attack without waining or multiple attacks; or
(2) The owner of the animai has demonstrated an inabi � or unwillingness to control
the animal in order to prevent injury to persons o other animals.
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4 officer deems appropriate to bring the attack to an end and prevent further injury to the victim.
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7 dangerous or potentially dangerous must notify the environmental health officer � 'ting if the
8 anunal has died or is to be relocated from its current address or given or sold t other person.
9 The notification must be �ven in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to e relocation or
10 transfer of ownership. If the auimal has died, notification must be given �ao later than fourteen
11 (14) days after the auimal's death. The notification must include the current owner's name and
12 address, the relocation address, and the name of the new owner, if any, and in the case of the
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Sec. 200.121. Dangerous animal requirements.
18 (a) Requirements. If the court or environmental health officer does not order the
19 deshuction of an animai that has been declazed dax'gerous, the court or environxnental health
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21 all shall be applicable and which will be revie�ed on an annual basis by the animal control
22 officer. If, in reviewin2 the conditions for keepin¢ a daneerous doQ there haue been no
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(2) Post the front and the rear of the premises with clearly visible waming signs,
including a wari ing symbol to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal
on the property as specified in Minnesota Statute 347.51; and
(3) Provides and shows proof annually of public liability insurance paid in full in the
minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). The owner
animal is impounded, proof of insurance must be demonstrated
the animal's release; and
(4) I�"the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be
F ,muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash (not to exceed six (6) feet
; in length) and under the physical restraint of a person eighteen (18) years of age or
3 !' older. The muzzle must be of such design as to prevent the dog from biting any
„` person or animal, but will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or
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1 (7) All animals deemed dangerous by the environmental health officer shall be o►- t71'l
2 registered with Ramsey County wiUun fourteen (14) days after the date the animal
3 was so deemed and provide satisfactory proof thereof to the environmental health
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6 ($7) If the animal is a dog, the dog must be-i�eease� have a lifetime license and be
7 up to date on rabies vaccinarion. If the animal is a cat or ferret, it must be up to
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17 presenting proof to animal control that each of the requirements subsection 200.121(ab) is
18 fulfilled. An animal not reclaimed under this section within faiirteen (14) days may be disposed
19 of as provided under section 200.12(€�, and the owner is
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22 (d) Subsequent offenses. If an owner of an ani4nal which has been declared daneerous and .
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25 animal control. Notice shall be nrovided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the ri¢ht to
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; shall order the animal destroyed in a proper and huxnane
costs of confining the animal. If the owner is found not to
reclaim the animal under the provisions of subsection
7 fee. An owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous shali pay an
of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). If the animal has been impounded, the
to the animal's release.
of unclaimed dogs.
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46 dog has noS�been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it shall be the duty of the
47 enviro ntal health officer to cause such dog to be ic�ec� destroved according to the most
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1 It shali be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in possession or harbor any dog
2 which howls, yelps or barks to the reasonable annoyance of another person or persons. Any D�- � 3 3�
3 person violating this secrion, who upon first request by a peace officer, or the animal control
4 supervisor to stop or prevent the annoyance, and refuses to comply with the request, wiil be
5 issued a citation or arrested in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, and,
6 if the officer deems it necessary to stop the annoyance, may have the dog taken to the ci auimal
7 �etu� control center. Any dog placed in the � aziimal control center may be recla' ed by
8 the owner upon payment of the fee prescribed in section 200.0$7 and if not recla may be
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Sec. 200.15. Maximum number of dogs.
No more than three (3) dogs of over the age of three (3) mdnths shall be kept, harbored or
maintained within any individual dwelling unit or on any lot or ather parcel of property in the
city without a permit. The number of dogs permitted above may be increased by obtauung a
permit issued by the animal control supervisor. Such permit shall
specify any restrictions, limitarions, conditions or prohibitions which the environmental health
officer deems reasonably necessary to protect any per5on or neighboring use from unsanitary
conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or annoyasice, or to protect the public health or safety.
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animal control supervisor for failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations or prohibitions.
Such modification or revocation shail be effective from and after ten (10) days following the
mailing of written notice thereof by
maintaining such dogs. Denial, mo�
Sec.200.16. Microchip
The owner of a dangero�z's dog is required to haue a microchip installed or injected on the
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e�gned so that, when scanned by an electronic reader, it is capable of
� of the dog's owner. An appropriate fee shall be paid by the owner to
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and residence shall be maintained on file at the city pound.
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Collars.
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may not exceed two (2) pounds in weight and must be made of durable
to hold the dog it is intended for. Collars may not be equipped with any
ded devices on the inside of the collar that may cause injury or discomfort
Le hes. Leashes must not exceed six (6) feet in length and may not exceed four (4)
pounds i total weight.
Tie outs. Tie outs must be at least three (3) times the length of the animal secured to it
y not exceed ten (10) pounds in total weight. Tie outs must be of durable material, strong
to hold the animal it is intended for. Any animal secured with a tie out must be so in an
area that would not allow the animal to become tangied around objects while allowing access to
shelter and water. Tie outs must be placed in such a location as to inhibit the animal secured from
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reaching a public sidewalk, sireet or alley. ffls� �The tie out must not allow the secured animal
access to any neighboring property unless written permission has been obtained from the n �_t��1
properiy owner.
Sec. 200.18. Appeal process.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage,
approval and pubIicarion.
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i An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislarive;
2 setting conditions for maintaining a dog designated as "potenrially
3 dangerous", requiring licensees to be at least 18 yeazs of age and
4 establishing appeals procedures for the designations of dogs as
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Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 200.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates:
Animal shall mean any individual member of any of the species of birds, fish,
amplubians, reptiles, insects, arachnids, crustaceans or ma.inmals except homo sapiens.
Animal control supervisor shall mean the animal control supervisor of the City of Saint
Paul or designee.
Dog shall mean any male or female of any breed of domesticated dog.
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4 locked pen or kennel suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and to provide protection for
5 the animal from the elements. A proner enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a
6 house, gara�e. or other structure that would allow the auimai to exit of its own volition, or any
7 house or shucture in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the onlv
8 barriers which prevent the anunal from e�tin�. Such enclosure shall not allow the e¢ress of the
9 auimal in any manner without human assistance. A pen or kennel shall meet the following
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a. Have a minimuxn overall floor size of thirtv-two (321 square feet.
b. Sidewalls shall have a minimum hei t of five (5) feet and be constructed
of i l-�auge or heavier wire. OpeninQS in the wire shall not exceed two (21
inches. support posts shall be one-and-one-quarter-inch or lazeer steel pipe
buried in the ground ei teen (,181 inches or more. When a concrete floor
is not provided. the sidewalls shall be buried a minvnum of ei¢hteen (181
inches in the ground•
c. A cover over the entire pen or kennel shall be provided. The cover shall be
constructed of the same eauee wire or heavier as the sidewalls and shall
also have no openin¢s in the wire greater than two (2) inches.
d. An entrance/exit �ate shall be provided and be consiructed of the same
material as the sidewalis and shall also have no openines in the wire
Qreater than two (2) inches. The ¢ate shall be equipoed with a device
caroable of being locked and shall be locked at all times when the animal is
in the nen or kennei.
Running at large shall mean any animal which is not either:
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Effectively contained within a fenced area on private properiy; or
Effectively resirained, by chain or leash, to private properiy with the consent of
the properiy owner; or
Effectively restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.
Unprovoked. Unprovoked shall mean the condition in which the animal is not pwposely
excited, stimulated, agitated or disturbed. It shall be a rebuttable presumption that anv attack on a
child fourteen (141 vears of age or younger for which a reasonable person connotes an intent to
inflict bodily hann shall be considered to be unprovoked unless the child is en�aged in the
commission of a crime or illeeal activitv, including activities classified under Minnesota Statute
343 as cruelty to animals.
Sec. 200.02. License required.
� No person shall own, harbor, keep or maintain in the City of Saint Paui any dog
over three (3) months of age without a license.
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7 license shall be required for dogs whose owners are temporarily within the city, nor to dogs
8 brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog show. Owners of unpounded
9 dogs found to be unlicensed shall be charged an administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50). Any
10 properly identified service dog which aids persons who are totally or partially blind or deaf, or
11 haue physical or sensory disabilities, shall be issued a dog license at no charge upon providing
12 proof of certification of tra.ining as a service dog No license shall be issued to any�erson under
13 the a¢e of 18. A minor who owns a do� in the City of Saint Paul must have the dog license
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17 information re uired bv the animal control supervisor. to supply the name, age, breed, sex, color
18 and mazkings, and rabies vaccination shots, if anv, of each dog sought to be licensed. In addition,
19 the owner shall be required to provide inforxnation on whether the animal has been declazed
20 dan�erous or notentiallv dangerous in anv other municipality. If the owner has been convicted of
21 a violation of secfion 200.10. relative to the do sou�ht to be licensed, the application shall
22 reauire proof of public liability insurance in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand
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(cl Licenses shall be available for purchase at the Saint Paul Animal Control Facility
and at the Office of License, Tnspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP). Veterinarians. pet
shops, anunal facilities and �et ogr ominq facilities who provide a service for do¢s may also act
as deputv license vendors. Procedures for the issuance of such licenses shall be established by
LIEP. Such establishments shall be required to inform their clients that the Citv of Saint Paul
requires that all do�s be licensed..
Sec. 200.03. Fee.
The annual license fees required for each dog, whether it be male or female, spayed or
unspayed shall be established by ordinance as specified in secrion 310.09(b) of the Legislative
Code. If the owner of the dog is sixty-two (62) years of age or older, the annual license fee
payable for each dog shall be fifry (50) percent less than the standard fee. A lifetime dog license
shall be available to those owners who have their dog(s) tagged with a microchip. Fees for such
licenses shall be established by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative
Code. Any owner with a lifetime dog license shall vaccinate the dog against rabies according to
the requirements in section 199.02 and must be prepared to provide proof of rabies vaccination as
identified in section 199.03.
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Sec. 200.85(14. Dog tags; �eates replacements; records, etc.
Upon payment of the license fee, the animal control supervisor shall issue to the owner a
license certificate and a metallic tag for each dog so licensed. The tag shall have stamped thereon
the year for which it was issued and the number corresponding with the number on the license
certificate. Every owner of a dog required to be licensed shall be required to provide such dog
with a collar to which the license tag must be affi�ced, and the collaz with tag attached must be
wom by such dog at all times. In the event a dog tag is lost or destroyed, a�ieate replacement
shall be issued by the animal control supervisor upon presentation of the receipt for the license
fee paid for the current yeaz and the payment of a fee as specified in section 310.18 of the
Legislative Code. Dog tags shall not be transferred from one (1) dog to another, and no refixnds
shall be made on any dog license fee for any reason. The animal control supervisor shall keep a
record of ail dog licenses issued, with the name and residence of the person to whom issued and
the number designated upon the metal tag fiimished therewith.
Sec. 200.8605. Running at large.
The license holder, owner or keeper of any canine shall be responsible for the effective
restraint of such canine and shall not permit the canine to nxn at large. Any canine which is not
effectively contained within a fenced area, or any canine which is on any unfenced azea ar lot
abutting a street, alley, public park, school grounds or public place without being effectively
restrained by chain or leash from moving beyond such unfenced area ar lot, or any canine on any
street, public pazk, school grounds or public place without being effectively restrained by chain
or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length, shall be deemed to be running at lazge. The
provisions of this section shall not apply to a dog i£
(1) The dog is licensed by the city or another jurisdiction having similar licensing
requirements;
(2) The dog is present with an owner ar keeper in an area which as been officially
designated and posted as an off-leash dog area pursuant to section 170-06 of the
Legislative Code.
(3) The dog has not been designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous under
sections 200.12(d)-(g) of the Legislative Code; and
(4) The dog has not been excluded from the particular off-leash dog azea or the park
in which such area is located either for violation of rules and regulations
promulgated by the director or under secrion 170.10(e) of the Legislative Code.
A second violation of this section within one (1) year shall be punishable by a fine of at least
fi$y dollars ($50.00), but not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). The first violation of
this section for a canine that has been declared to be a dangerous dog shail be a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of at least three hundred dollars ($300.00). Invisible (underground electric)
fences may be used as a secondary restraint only, and is are not an acceptable replacement for a
chain, leash or properly fenced-in area.
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f al Anv unlicensed do¢ and any do mm�in a� lar�e is herebv declared to be a public
nuisance. The environmental health officer is authorized to emplov. subject to the approval of the
council, such additional temporary auimal control of�'icers as necess�pture and hold such
do�s and to �a, �} temporarv auimal control officers on a fee basis.
�b,Ly�erson mav seize, impound or restrain any do� which he may find rnnnin� at
lazee in the City of Saint Paul and hold such dog for the auimai control supervisor or deliver such
do� to the citv auiinal control center.
(cl Any avimal that is found to be in circumstances which to a reasonable person indicate
that the a.uiinal has been or will be used, trained or encouraged to fie:ht with another animal, or
anv auimal whose owner has in custody_or nossession an�trainin� appazatus, nazaphernalia or
dru�s used to preoare such animal to be fou¢ht with another animal, is herebv declazed to be a
public nuisance and shall be immediatelv seized and taken to the citv animal control center.
(dl Anv do�which meets the definitions found in Section 200.12(al mav be seized and
held at animal control pendin� a determination that the dog is daneerous or potentially
dangerous. No do�shall be released priar to the hearin� until the owner has rorovided proof of
current rabies vaccination and a current license. The environxnental hearinQ officer mav require,
as a condition of releasin¢ the dog_prior to the hearine, that the owner show nroof of a liabilitv
insurance policy in the amount of $300.000 if the attack or bite involved serious iniurv requiring
medical treatment for the victim or there is reason to believe that the doe will not be �roperly
maintained durin� the appeal process.
29 (el Any dog which is found in circumstances which would lead a reasonabie person to
30 believe that its health is endan�ered shall be immediatelv seized bv the environmental health
31 officer or anv of his/her duly authorized assistants, or anypeace officer, or animal control officer
32 or an�person dulv authorized in writin�y the environmental health officer and taken to the citv
33 animal control center or to a veterinarian if necessary for immediate treatment.
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36 authorized assistants, or any peace officer, or aniinal control officer or any person duly
37 authorized in writing by the environmental health officer, to capture, seize and deliver to the
38 environmental health officer, or the keeper of a�}ie��ett� the city's animal control center, or
39 to any suitable place to be approved by the environmental health officer, any dog found nmving
40 at large within the City of Saint Paul contrary to the provisions of this chapter and any dog found
41 within the City of Saint Paul unlicensed or not wearing the metal tag provided for in this chapter
42 in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
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44 �etu� animal control center shall be kept, with kind ireahnent and sufficient food and water for
45 their comfort, at least five (5) days after the impounding thereof, uniess sooner reclaimed by their
46 owners as herein provided. In case the owner of any dog shall desire to reclaim him from the dog
47 pound, such dog may be released from the dog pound upon payment by such owner of the sums
48 required by section 200.0$7. Said payments shall be made to the animal control supervisor, in
49 retum for which the owner shall receive from the animal control supervisor a receipt showing
50 that the license fee has been paid, and a regular license and tag for such dog shall be issued upon
51 presentarion of such receipt to the license inspector. If the owner of the dog seized or impounded
1 under the provisions of this chapter does not resume possession of said dog by compliance with
2 the foregoing provisions within five (5) days after the seizure or unpounding thereof, said owner 0\_�,3 3�
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Any dog captured and impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be released
only on the payment of a�etn� an impound fee, plus an additional board charge for each day or
fraction of a day during which the dog is impounded. If the impounded dog is unlicensed, in
addition to the impounding and boazding fee, the dog shall not be released without the payment
of the prescribed license fee. The designated fees under this chapter shali be established by
ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code.
Sec. 200.8908. No interference with officer, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interfere with any peace
officer, animal control supervisor, Ramsey County humane officer, park ranger, or any duly
authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent or any person authorized by the
environmental health officer, while engaged in performing work under the provisions of this
chapter, or to tamper with, damaee or othenvise interfere with the equipment used by them in the
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Sec. 200.3�09. Cleaning up litter.
(a) The owner of any dog or any person hauing the custody or control of any dog shall be
responsible for cleaning up any feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary
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said dog to be on property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person without
having in his/her immediate possession a device for the removal of feces and depository for the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located on the property owned or possessed by
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(d) The provisions of this secrion shall not apply to the ownership or use of any properly
idenrified service dog which aids persons who aze totally or partially blind or deaf or have
physical or sensory disabilities, dogs when used in police activities by the city, or traclang dogs
when used by or with the permission of the city.
(e) Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of ten dollazs ($10.00) or
five (5) hours of public lands fecal clean-up. Any person who is found guilty of subsequent
violations of this section shall be punished by a fine of at least twenty-five dollars ($25.00) but
not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
( fl Any peace officer, animal control officer, pazk ranger, or any duly authorized
assistant, or any duly authorized agent, or any person authorized by the environmental health
officer should be responsible for issuing the tags.
Sec. 200.10. Attack by an animal. It shall be unlawful for an owner ar custodian to fail to
restrain an animal from inflictina or attemprina to inflict bodilv injury to anv person or other
animal. Violation of this sec6on shall be a misdemeanar. This section shall not applv to an attack
bv a doe under the control of an on-duty law enforcement officer or to an attack upon an
uninvited intruder who has entered the owner's home with criminal intent.
Sec. 200.11. Potentially dangerous animals.
(a) A potentiallv danQerous animal is an animal which has:
� When unprovoked. bitten a human or a domestic animal on public or
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44 desi�nate anv aiiimal as a potentially dan¢erous auimal upon receivin¢ evidence that the animal
45 meets anv of the criteria in subdivision (a). When an animal is declared potentially daneerous.
46 LIEP shall cause the owner(sl of the potentiallv danQerous animal to be notified in writine that
47 such aniinal is potentially dangerous. An animal that has been determined to be potentially
48 dangerous must be microchipped in accordance with &200.16, and mav be required to complv
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(c) Procedure. The environmental health officer shall notify the owner(sl of the animal in
writing or in person that the animal has been determiued to be potentialiv dangerous and shall
snecify what. if any conditions are bein�required of the owner. This notice shall state the date.
time, place, and roarties bitten, chased. attacked or threatened by the auimal, and shall advise the
owner that thev haue fourteen (14) days to appeai the detem�ivation or the imposirion of
conditions on maintaining the d� bv requestin� a hearine before the LIEP hearin¢ officer.
� If an owner requests a hearing, a date shall be set not more than three weeks after
receipt of the demand for a hearine. The hearin� officer may consider all records of the Office of
LIEP. Animal Control, as well as police reports without the necessity for further foundation.
After considering all of the evidence, the hearina officer shall issue a written order which rejects
or upholds the determina6on. If the hearing officer upholds the determination as potentially
daneerous, the order mav affirm or modifv the conditions recommended by the environmental
health officer. If as a result of tesrimony ar other evidence at the hearin¢ there are erounds for
declarin¢ the do2 to be dan e¢ rous pursuant to Sec. 200.12, the hearin¢ officer mav chan¢e the
desi¢nation and issue the appropriate orders.
(21 If an owner fails to complv with anv conditions specified in the order and fails to
request a hearine under subdivision (c�(1), the dog shall be seized. The animal mav be reclaimed
bv the owner as set forth in &200.121(c�
� Review of desiQnation. The environmental health officer may review the status of
a do¢ which has been determined to be potentially dangerous if a period of two years has passed
without any further incidents under section (al above and mav use discretion in determining �`
whether anv condirions which have been ordered are still required.
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laiowledge of the same, and the animal aggressively bites, attacks, or
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of the animal, the hearing shal] be held before the LIEP hearine officer not
more than three (3) weeks after demand for said hearin�. Pendine a
hearin¢ on the determinarion, the animal mav be seized and kept at animal
control unless the owner shows proof that the animal is licensed, has met
the requirement. if anv, for rabies vaccinations, and aerees that the animal
will not be permitted to be outside without bein� in a�roroer enclosure or
bein� restrained on a leash and wearin� a muzzle.
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has been detenniued to be dangerous and that the aniinal is to be seized and
destroved or that the owner must complv with the conditions set forth in &20012.
This notice shall state the dates, times. places and facts of the incidents which
form the basis for the determination, and that the owner(sl haue fourteen 14) da�
to appeal the detenmination bv requestin¢ a hearine before the LIEP hearing
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of the auiinal, the hearing officer shall make such order as he/she deems
uroper. The hearing officer mav order that the animal control supervisor
take the animal into custodv for destruction, if such aniinal is not currentiv
in custod� If the animal is ordered into custodv for destruction, the owner
shall immediatelv make the animal auailable to the animal control
sunervisor and failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor.
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orderina the immediate seizure and c�uarantine of a rabies-susnected animal.
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Coun for subpoenas for hearines under paragraph (llb. above.
(€e) Authority to order destruction. The hearin¢ officer,
upon finding that an auimal is dangerous hereunder, is authorized to order, as part of the
disposition of the case, that the aniuial be destroyed based on a written order containing one (1)
or more of the following findings of fact:
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attack by an auimal upon a person or another animal, the officer may take whatever means the
officer deems appropriate to bring the attack to an end and prevent fiirther injury to the victim.
(zg) Notifzcation of new address. The owner of an animal which has been identified as
dangerous or potentially dangerous must notify the environmental health officer in writing if the
animal has died or is to be relocated from its current address or given or sold to another person.
The norificarion must be given in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the relocation or
transfer of ownership. If the auiinal has died, notification must be given no latez than fourteen
(14) days after the auiuial's death. The notificarion must include the current owner's name and
address, the relocafion address, and the name of the new owner, if any, and in the case of the
death of the animal must include the date of death and the name of anv attendinQ veterinarian as
well as information relating to the disposal of the animal.
Sec. 200.121. Dangerous animal requirements.
(a) Requirements. If the court or environmental health officer does not order the
destruction of an animal that has been declazed dangerous, the court or environmental health
officer shall, as an alternative, order any or all of the following, excepting for dogs, in which case
all shall be applicable and which will be reviewed on an annual basis by the animal control
officer. If, in reviewin� the conditions for keepin� a dan�erous dog there have been no
ordinance violations for a period of two years, the environmental health officer may use
discretion in determinine whether the conditions set forth below are s611 required:
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That the owner provide and maintain a proper enclosure for the dangerous animal
as specified in section 200. �-2{e)(3j01; and
Post the front and the rear of the premises with clearly visible warning signs,
including a warning symbol to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal
on the property as specified in Minnesota Statute 347.51; and
(3) Provides and shows proof annually of public liability insurance paid in full in the
minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollazs ($300,000.00). The owner
shall haue fifteen business davs from the request to show nroof of insurance.
exc t that i�f the animal is impounded, proof of insurance must be demonstrated
prior to the animal's release; and
(4) If the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash (not to exceed six (6) feet
in length) and under the physical restraint of a person eighteen (18) yeazs of age or
older. The muzzle must be of such design as to prevent the dog from biring any
person or animal, but will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or
respirarion;and
(5) If the animal is a dog, it must have an easily identifiable, standardized tag
identifying the dog as dangerous affixed to the dog's collar at all times as
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registered with Ramsey County within fourteen (14) days after the date the animal
was so deemed and provide satisfactory proof thereof to the environmental health
officer.
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up to date on rabies vaccination. If the animal is a cat or ferret, it must be up to
date with rabies vaccinarion.
(b) Seizure. Animal control shall immediately seize any dangerous animal if the owner
does not meet each of the above requirements within fourteen (14) days after the date notice is
sent to the owner that the animal is dangerous and no appeal has been filed. �e
(c) Reclaiming animals. A dangerous animal seized under subsection 200.121(b) may be
reclaimed by the owner of the animal upon payxnent of impounding and boazding fees, and
presenting proof to animal control.that each of the requirements under subsection 200.121(ab) is
fulfilled. An animal not reclaimed under this section within fourteen (14) days may be disposed
of as provided under section 200.12(€,, and the owner is liable to animal control for costs
incurred in confining the animal.
(d) Subsequent offenses. If an owner of an animal which has been declared dan¢erous and
is subject to the conditions of §200.121 has
� alle�y failed to com�ly with the � conditions, the animal must be seized by
animal control. Notice shall be provided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the riQht to
�ke-e�ner�nay request a hearing . before the LIEP hearin� officer
to determine whether the conditions were violated. A request for hearingmust be made within
fourteen davs of the seizure. If the owner fails to request a hearin¢ within fourteen days, ar is
found to haue violated th ,
conditions. the LIEP hearine officer shall order the animal destroyed in a proper and humane
manner and the owner shall pay the costs of confining the animal. If the owner is found not to
have violated the conditions.
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(e) Registration fee. An owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous shali pay an
annual registration fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). If the aniinal has been impounded, the
fee shall be paid prior to the animal's release.
Sec. 200.13. Destruction of unclaimed dogs.
At the expiration of the time a dog is impounded as provided for in this chapter, if said
dog has not been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it shall be the duty of the
1 environmental health officer to cause such dog to be �He� destroved according to the most
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Sec. 200.14. Dogs; disturbing the peace; enforcement
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in possession or hazbor any dog
which howls, yelps or barks to the reasonable annoyance of another person or persons. Any
person violating this section, who upon first request by a peace officer, or the auimal control
supervisor to stop or prevent the annoyance, and refuses to comply with the request, will be
issued a citation or arrested in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Criininal Procedure, and,
if the officer deems it necessary to stop the annoyance, may have the dog taken to the city animal
�etn� control center. Any dog placed in the � animal control center may be reclaixned by
the owner upon payxnent of the fee prescribed in section 200.087, and if not reclaimed may be
disposed of in the manner provided in section 200.13.
Sec. 200.15. Masimum number of dogs.
No more than three (3) dogs of over the age of three (3) months shall be kept, harbored or
maintained within any individual dwelling unit ar on any lot or other parcel of property in the
city without a permit. The number of dogs permitted above may be increased by obtainiug a
pernut issued by the --_�___.___..., ti__,.ti _r�,.,._ �imal control supervisor. Such permit shall
specify any restrictions, limitations, conditions or prohibitions which the environmental health
officer deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary
conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or annoyance, or to protect the public health or safety.
Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the �---=-__W __..., L., .laL _CC. �._.
annnal control su ep rvisor far failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations or prohibitions.
Such modification or revocation shall be effective from and after ten (10) days following the
mailing of written notice thereof by certified maJl to the person or persons keeping or
maintaining such dogs. Denial, modificarion or revocation of a roermit issued under this section
shall be aproealable to the LIEP hearin� officer.
Sec. 200.16. Microchip identification required.
The owner of a dangerous dog is required to haue a microchip installed or injected on the
animal. The microclup shall be installed in or injected under the skin of the animal by a licensed
veterinarian and shall be designed so that, when scanned by an electronic reader, it is capable of
providing the idenrification of the dog's owner. An appropriate fee shall be paid by the owner to
the licensed veterinarian for the microchip and the regisirarion of the dangerous dog. The
identification of the owner and residence shall be maintained on file at the city pound.
Sec. 200.17. Collars, leashes, tie outs.
Collars. Collars may not exceed two (2) pounds in weight and must be made of durable
material strong enough to hold the dog it is intended for. Collars may not be equipped with any
type of prongs or wei�hted devices on the inside of the coilar that may cause injury or discomfort
to the auimal's neck.
Leashes. Leashes must not exceed six (6) feet in length and may not exceed four (4)
pounds in total weight.
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Tie outs. Tie outs must be at least three (3) times the length of the animal secured to it
and may not exceed ten (10) pounds in total weight. Tie outs must be of durable material, strong O �—\1�
enough to hold the animal it is intended for. Any auimal secured with a rie out must be so in an
azea that would not allow the auiinal to become tangled around objects while aliowing access to
shelter and water. Tie outs must be placed in such a location as to inhibit the animal secured from
reaching a public sidewalk, street or aliey. �rlse; tThe rie out must not allow the secured animal
access to any neighboring property unless written permission has been obtained from the
properiy owner.
Sec. 200.18. Appeal process.
An order bY the LIEP hearin� officer may be appealed bv writ of certiorari to the Court of
Appeals. An order of the LIEP hearinQ officer for the destrucrion of an animal shall be stayed
upon receipt of a norice of a�peal by LIEP within fourteen davs of the service of said order.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage,
approval and publication.
Requested by Department of:
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1 HPAR1'MENT DZRECtOR 8 4 ITY COONCIL
� ITY ATTORNEY 8 ITY CLERK
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ust be on CounCil Agenda by: �ncET DI�cTOx IN. E MGT. SVC. ➢IR.
s Soon As Possible xox (OR ASSISTANl)
" AL # OF SIGNATQRE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED: An ordinance re-numbering and re-arranging current language on
angerous dogs, adding provisions to current language that make a dog license
older be eighteen years of age or older, placing more conditions on potentially
, angerous dogs, requiring both potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs to be
icrochipped, allowing dog owners to appeal the potentially dangerous
esignation, allowing the dangerous dog designation to be removed if animal has
' een law-abiding for two years since most recent bite, allowing LIEP to seize and
,, old a dog involved in a serious incident until insurance has been provided
4 ending the outcome of an appeals process.
� CObIl3ENDATIDNS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONdL SERVICB CONTRACTS MOST ANSWER THS FOLIqA`ING:
" PLANNZNG COMMISSION CIVIL SHRVICE COMMISSION 1. Has Che peison/fiim ever wotked mmdet a contract £or this deparLment?
CIB WM[fITTEE _ BUSINESS REVIEW COUNCIL YES NO
� STAFF _ Has this penson/£izm ever been a City employee?
� DISTRICT COURT YES NO
Does this person/firm possess a skill not nozmally possessed by any
UPPORTS WHTCH COUNCIL OBSECTIVE? Cuzrent City employee?
YES NO
' xplaia all YES aaswers oa a aeyarate sLeaG and attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Current
, ordinance is confusing to both LIEP and the public. An easier to understand
ersion would help people understand their rights. Currently minors can license
- ogs within the City -- leading to potential problems for the public. The
'".'ordinance makes it easier for LIEP to declare a dog potentially dangerous.
�;. Potentially dangerous dogs have been hard to keep track of due to lack of a.
';�.". icrochip. Currently, owners are not allowed to appeal the potentially dangerous
esignation and the'animal can never be removed from the dangerous dog list no
atter how well behaved the animal has been.
; DVANTAGES IF APPROVED; Compliance with state law. A more streamlined and
'"consumer friendly" system for dealing with difficult animals.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: Continuation of a confusing and complicated system
. of dealing with the increasing problems of more and more dangerous dogs in the
ity.
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'�`' OTAL AMOUNT OF TRAIQSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Calemars, Mayor
DATE: December 19, 2001
TO: Saint Paul City Council
FROM: Christine Rozek, LIE�✓
Bill Stephenson, Aniin ontrol
RE: Dog Ordinance
OFfICE OF LICENSE, INSPECIIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Roger Curlis, Director
LOWRYPROFESSIONALBUILffiNG Telephone: 657-266-9090
350 St. Peter Street, Suite 300 Facsi»dle: 65I-266-9124
SaintPaul,Minnesota55101-ISIO Web: www.ci.slpauLmnus/liep
Summary of Proposed Revisions to Chapter 200 of the Legislative Code:
1. The text has been renumbered and rearranged to make the Chapter more logical.
2. Dog license holders must now be at least 18 years of age.
3. LIEP will now be able to place conditions on potentially dangerous animals in an attempt to
prevent further aggressive behaviors that could result in injury.
4. Both potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs will be rec�uired to be microchipped (same as
state law) if maintained within the City.
5. This ordinance will allow dog owners to appeal the potentially dangerous designation.
6. Dog owners maintaining a dangerous dog within the City will be able to request the removal
of some or all of the conditions placed on the dog if the dog remains "law abiding" for two
years after the most recent bite.
�. This revision will pernrit LIEP to seize and hold a dog involved in a serious incident until
insurance has been provided pending the outcome of an appeals process.
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul egislative
setting conditions for maintaining a dog designated "potentiall}
dangerous", requiring licensees to be at least 18 y s of age and
establishing appeals procedures for the designat ns of dogs as
"potentially dangerous" and "dangerous", and thorizing dogs to
be seized and held pending hearings
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT
Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Sec. 200.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter,
Animal shall mean any
amphibians, reptiles, insects, a
Animal control
Paul or designee.
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context otherwise indicates:
�I member of any of the species of birds, fish,
crustaceans or mamuials except homo sapiens.
shali mean the animal control supervisor of the City of Saint
Dog shall mean�ny male or female of any breed of domesticated dog.
I health officer shall mean the
person desi¢nated by the Director of LIEP to make an initial determination
Owner shall mean the license holder or any other person or persons, firm, association or
corporation owning, keeping or harboring an animal. Any person keeping or harboring an animal
for five (5) consecutive days shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be deemed to be an owner
thereof.
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Proper enclosure. Proper enclosure means securelv confined indoors or in a securelv
locked pen or kennel suitable to prevent the atiimal from escapin�provide protection for
the auunal from the elements. A proroer enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a
house, earage, or other structure that would allow the aniinal to exit of its own volition, or anv
minimum specificarions:
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Running at Zarge shall mean
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animal which is not either:
within a fenced azea on private property; or
(2) Effectively res ained, by chain or leash, to private property with the consent of
the property er; or
(3) Effectivel restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.
Sec. 200.02. License required.
�a,2 No person shall own, harbor, keep or maintain in the City of Saint Paul any dog
over three (3) months of age without a license.
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dog is owned, hazbored, kept or maintained for three (3) consecutive days or more, except that no
license shall be required for dogs whose owners are temporarily within the city, nor to dogs
brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog show. Owuers of im ounded
dogs found to be unlicensed shall be charged an administrative fee of fifty dollars�0). Any
properly identified service dog which aids persons who aze totally or partially b d or deaf, or
have physical or sensory disabilities, shali be issued a dog license at no chaz upon providing
proof of certification of trainiug as a service dog, No license shall be issue to any person unde
issued in the name of a parent or euardian on his/her behalf.
dollars ($300,00O.00Z
reauires that all does be licensed..
Sec. 200.03. Fee.
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be fifty (50) percent less than the standard fee. A lifetime dog license
e owners who have their dog(s) tagged with a microchip. Fees for such
shed by ordinance as specified in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative
a lifetime dog license shall vaccinate the dog against rabies according to
:ion 199.02 and must be prepared to provide proof of rabies vaccination as
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10 certificate. Every owner of a dog required to be licensed shall be required to provide s dog
ll with a collaz to which the license tag must be affixed, and the collaz with tag attac ' must be
12 worn by such dog at all times. In the event a dog tag is lost or destroyed, a renlacement
13 shall be issued by the auimal control supervisor upon presentation of the rece� " t for the license
14 fee paid for the current year and the payment of a fee as specified in sectio �31018 of the
15 Legislative Code. Dog tags shall not be transferred from one (1) dog to other, and no refunds
16 shall be made on any dog license fee for any reason. The animal con 1 supervisor shall keep a
17 record of all dog licenses issued, with the name and residence of the'person to whom issued and
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restraint of such canine and shall not permit the a
effectively contained within a fenced area, or any
abutting a sireet, alley, public pazk, school grounc
restrained by chain or leash from moving beyo
street, public park, school grounds or public p ce
or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length,. hall
provisions of this section shall not apply t a dog if:
(1) The dog is licensed by t17� city or another jurisdiction having similar licensing
requirements; �'�
(2) The dog is present ith an owner or keeper in an area which as been officially
designated and po ted as an off-leash dog area pursuant to section 170-06 of the
Legislative Cod .
(3) The dog has ot been designated as potenrially dangerous or dangerous under
sections 20 .12(d)-(g) of the Legislative Code; and
(4) The do as not been excluded from the particular off-leash dog area or the park
in whi such area is located either for violation of rules and regulations
pro lgated by the duector or under section 170.10(e) of the Legislative Code.
im to run at lazge. Any canine which is not
c" ine which is on any unfenced azea or lot
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such unfenced area or lot, or any canine on any
without being effectively restrained by chain
be deemed to be running at lazge. The
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48 fifty dollars 50.00), but not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). The first violation of
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50 punisha e by a fine of at least three hundred dollars ($300.00). Invisible (underground electric)
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chain, leash or properly fenced-in azea.
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Sec. 200.8906. Seizure. � impoundment; release.
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(al Anv unlicensed do2 and an�oe n,nnin¢ at large is hereby declazed to be a public
nuisance. The environmental health officer is authorized to employ, subject to the approval of the
does and to pay temporarv auimal control officers on a fee basis.
do¢ to the citv animal control center.
maintained durin¢ the a�peal process.
�f It shall be the duty of t�a`e environmental health officer or any of his/her duly
authorized assistants, or any
authorized in writing by the
environmental health officer
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at large within the City o S�
within the City of Sain au]
in violarion of the pro 'sion:
pea e officer, or animal control officer or any person duly
ironmental health officer, to capture, seize and deliver to the
r the keeper of a-�}ie-�eun� the citv's animal control center, ar
proved by the environmental health officer, any dog found running
int Paul contrary to the provisions of this chapter and any dog found
unlicensed or not wearing the metal tag provided for in this chapter
of this chapter.
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their comfort, at east five (5) days after the impounding thereof, unless sooner reclaimed by their
owners as here� provided. In case the owner of any dog shall desire to reclaim him from the dog
pound, such og may be released from the dog pound upon payment by such owner of the sums
required by section 200.OS7. Said payxnents shall be made to the animal control supervisor, in
retum for which the owner shall receive from the animal control supervisor a receipt showing
that the license fee has been paid, and a regular license and tag for such dog shall be issued upon
presentation of such receipt to the license inspector. If the owner of the dog seized or impounded
under the provisions of this chapter does not resume possession of said dog by compliance with
the foregoing provisions within five (5) days a8er the seizure or impounding thereof, said owner
shall forfeit all right of property in such dog. ��� L 3:37
Sec. 200.9$07. ° Fees for impounding and boardin¢.
Any dog captured and impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be released
only on the payment of a�etta� an impound fee, plus an additional boazd chazge for each day
fraction of a day during which the dog is impounded. If the unpounded dog is unlicensed, �
addition to the unpounding and boarding fee, the dog shall not be released without the p, en
of the prescribed license fee. The designated fees under this chapter shall be establishe by
ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code.
Sec. 200.8908. No interference with officer, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interf e with any peace
officer, axiiinal control supervisor, Ramsey County humane officer, p ranger, or any duly
authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent or any pers authorized by the
environmental health officer, while engaged in performing work� der the provisions of this
course of their duties.
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of any dog or any person having the custody or control of any dog shall be
ig up any feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary
(b) It � unlawful for any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog to cause or permit
said dog to on properiy, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person without
having in is/her immediate possession a device for the removal of feces and depository far the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located on the property owned or possessed by
such person.
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properry, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person to fail to remove feces left by
such dog to a proper receptacle located on property owned or possessed by such person.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the ownership or use of any pro rly
idenrified service dog which aids persons who are totally or partially blind or deaf or hav
physical or sensory disabilities, dogs when used in police activities by the city, or trac " g dogs
when used by or with the pernrission of the city.
(e) Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of ten dollazs ($10.00) or
five (5) hours of public lands fecal clean-up. Any person who is found guilty,b�f subsequent
violations of this section shall be punished by a fine of at least twenty-five �ollars ($25.00) but
not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). �
( fl Any peace officer, animal control officer, pazk ranger, or a4iy duly authorized
assistant, or any duly authorized agent, or any person authorized�the environmental health
officer should be responsible for issuing the tags.
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or leash not to exceed six feet in leneth and under the control of a
person ei teen vears of age or older at all tnnes it is outdoors and
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desiealation and issue the a�propriate orders.
Sec. 200.12. Dangerous animals.
(�a) �1 dangerous animal is an animal which has:
l�r. Without provocarion Ecaused bodily injury or disfigurement to any person
on public or private property; or
2�. Without�rovocation �engaged in any attack on any person under
circumstances which would indicate danger to personal safety; or b � 3 �
�e: E�ibited unusuaily aggressive behavior, such as an attack on another
auiinal; or
{�. Bitten one (1) or more persons on two (2) or more occasions; or
�5 e. Been found to be potentially dangerous and/or the owner has personal
knowledge of the same, and the auiival aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domesric animais; or
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indicarions which to a reasonable person evidence at the animal has been
or will be used, trained or encouraged to fight wi �another animal; or
another animal.
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in custodv. If the animal is ordered into custodv for deshuction, the owner
shall immediatelv make the animal available to the aniinal control
supervisor and failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor.
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orderin� the immediate seizure and quarantine of a rabies-suspected animal.
Any.person who fails or refuses to release an animal to an animal control officer
or nolice officer u�on demand, after it has been found by the environmental
health officer to be daneerous and ordered into custodv for destruction, shail be
. u��iltv of a misdemeanor.
� The environmental health officer may apply to the district court of Ramsey
Countv for subpoenas for hearines under pazag_raph (1 b. above.
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(€e) Authority to order destruction. The hearine officer,
upon finding that an animal is dangerous hereunder, is authorized to order, as part of the
disposition of the case, that the avimal be destroyed based on a written order contairying one (1)
or more of the following findings of fact: �
(1) The animai is dangerous as demonstrated by a vicious attack unprovoked
attack, an attack without waining or multiple attacks; or
(2) The owner of the animai has demonstrated an inabi � or unwillingness to control
the animal in order to prevent injury to persons o other animals.
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2 (i� Stopping an attack. ff any police officer or animal control officer is witness to an 0�-�1'b7
3 attack by an animal upon a person or another auiinal, the officer may take whatever means the
4 officer deems appropriate to bring the attack to an end and prevent further injury to the victim.
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6 (�g� Notifzcation of new address. The owner of an auimal which has been iden ' ed as
7 dangerous or potentially dangerous must notify the environmental health officer � 'ting if the
8 anunal has died or is to be relocated from its current address or given or sold t other person.
9 The notification must be �ven in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to e relocation or
10 transfer of ownership. If the auimal has died, notification must be given �ao later than fourteen
11 (14) days after the auimal's death. The notification must include the current owner's name and
12 address, the relocation address, and the name of the new owner, if any, and in the case of the
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Sec. 200.121. Dangerous animal requirements.
18 (a) Requirements. If the court or environmental health officer does not order the
19 deshuction of an animai that has been declazed dax'gerous, the court or environxnental health
20 officer shall, as an alternative, order any or all o�the following, excepting for dogs, in which case
21 all shall be applicable and which will be revie�ed on an annual basis by the animal control
22 officer. If, in reviewin2 the conditions for keepin¢ a daneerous doQ there haue been no
23 ordinance violations for a period of two ycars, the environmental health officer may use
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(2) Post the front and the rear of the premises with clearly visible waming signs,
including a wari ing symbol to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal
on the property as specified in Minnesota Statute 347.51; and
(3) Provides and shows proof annually of public liability insurance paid in full in the
minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). The owner
animal is impounded, proof of insurance must be demonstrated
the animal's release; and
(4) I�"the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be
F ,muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash (not to exceed six (6) feet
; in length) and under the physical restraint of a person eighteen (18) years of age or
3 !' older. The muzzle must be of such design as to prevent the dog from biting any
„` person or animal, but will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or
� respiration; and
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47 � identifying the dog as dangerous affixed to the dog's collar at all times as
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1 (7) All animals deemed dangerous by the environmental health officer shall be o►- t71'l
2 registered with Ramsey County wiUun fourteen (14) days after the date the animal
3 was so deemed and provide satisfactory proof thereof to the environmental health
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6 ($7) If the animal is a dog, the dog must be-i�eease� have a lifetime license and be
7 up to date on rabies vaccinarion. If the animal is a cat or ferret, it must be up to
8 date with rabies vaccinarion. �
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11 does not meet each of the above requirements within fourteen (14) days after
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15 (c) RecZaiming animals. A dangerous auimal seized under suUs'ection 200.121(b) may be
16 reclaimed by the owner of the animal upon payment of impoundi�and boarding fees, and
17 presenting proof to animal control that each of the requirements subsection 200.121(ab) is
18 fulfilled. An animal not reclaimed under this section within faiirteen (14) days may be disposed
19 of as provided under section 200.12(€�, and the owner is
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22 (d) Subsequent offenses. If an owner of an ani4nal which has been declared daneerous and .
23 is subject to the conditions of &200.121 has �
24 �BA�� allegedly failed to comply with the � conditions, the animal must be seized by
25 animal control. Notice shall be nrovided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the ri¢ht to
26 �ie-e�nef-r�tay request a hearing . before the LIEP hearin o¢ fficer
27 to determine whether the conditions were violated. A reauest for hearin� must be made within
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; shall order the animal destroyed in a proper and huxnane
costs of confining the animal. If the owner is found not to
reclaim the animal under the provisions of subsection
7 fee. An owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous shali pay an
of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). If the animal has been impounded, the
to the animal's release.
of unclaimed dogs.
45 At th� expiration of the time a dog is impounded as provided for in this chapter, if said
46 dog has noS�been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it shall be the duty of the
47 enviro ntal health officer to cause such dog to be ic�ec� destroved according to the most
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1 It shali be unlawful for any person to own, keep, have in possession or harbor any dog
2 which howls, yelps or barks to the reasonable annoyance of another person or persons. Any D�- � 3 3�
3 person violating this secrion, who upon first request by a peace officer, or the animal control
4 supervisor to stop or prevent the annoyance, and refuses to comply with the request, wiil be
5 issued a citation or arrested in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, and,
6 if the officer deems it necessary to stop the annoyance, may have the dog taken to the ci auimal
7 �etu� control center. Any dog placed in the � aziimal control center may be recla' ed by
8 the owner upon payment of the fee prescribed in section 200.0$7 and if not recla may be
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Sec. 200.15. Maximum number of dogs.
No more than three (3) dogs of over the age of three (3) mdnths shall be kept, harbored or
maintained within any individual dwelling unit or on any lot or ather parcel of property in the
city without a permit. The number of dogs permitted above may be increased by obtauung a
permit issued by the animal control supervisor. Such permit shall
specify any restrictions, limitarions, conditions or prohibitions which the environmental health
officer deems reasonably necessary to protect any per5on or neighboring use from unsanitary
conditions, unreasonable noise or odors, or annoyasice, or to protect the public health or safety.
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animal control supervisor for failure to conform to such restrictions, limitations or prohibitions.
Such modification or revocation shail be effective from and after ten (10) days following the
mailing of written notice thereof by
maintaining such dogs. Denial, mo�
Sec.200.16. Microchip
The owner of a dangero�z's dog is required to haue a microchip installed or injected on the
11 b� installed in or injected under the skin of the animal by a licensed
e�gned so that, when scanned by an electronic reader, it is capable of
� of the dog's owner. An appropriate fee shall be paid by the owner to
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and residence shall be maintained on file at the city pound.
animal. The microchip sha
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identification of the owt�er
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Collars.
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may not exceed two (2) pounds in weight and must be made of durable
to hold the dog it is intended for. Collars may not be equipped with any
ded devices on the inside of the collar that may cause injury or discomfort
Le hes. Leashes must not exceed six (6) feet in length and may not exceed four (4)
pounds i total weight.
Tie outs. Tie outs must be at least three (3) times the length of the animal secured to it
y not exceed ten (10) pounds in total weight. Tie outs must be of durable material, strong
to hold the animal it is intended for. Any animal secured with a tie out must be so in an
area that would not allow the animal to become tangied around objects while allowing access to
shelter and water. Tie outs must be placed in such a location as to inhibit the animal secured from
mail to the person or persons keeping or
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reaching a public sidewalk, sireet or alley. ffls� �The tie out must not allow the secured animal
access to any neighboring property unless written permission has been obtained from the n �_t��1
properiy owner.
Sec. 200.18. Appeal process.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage,
approval and pubIicarion.
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